#43 • 18th Century Italian Tiger Maple Stocked Flintlock Pistol by Chinelli

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $1,000.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

.550 bore diameter, 18.5" octagonal to round tapered barrel with swapped muzzle, NSN.   A very nice 18th-century Italian Flintlock Pistol, meticulously crafted by a master of the famed Chinelli family of Gardone. Operating out of the Val Trompia region near Brescia, one of Europe's most legendary gunmaking hubs. The Chinelli dynasty was celebrated for producing top-tier firearms characterized by exceptional steel carving and advanced mechanics. The barrel is rifled with some border and engraving.  Notched rear barrel sight blade front sight. An attractive Italian flintlock holster pistol with provision for a stock signed "Chinelli" (Tomaso 1780).  The double bolted lock with swan neck cock signed  "Chinelli".  Articulated trigger Steel mounts including well chiseled spurred buttcap. The highly striped maple  fullstock capped with a steel tip forend.  A long tang backstrap with provision for a stock.  Very good overall condition.